If I Were Reborn, I Wouldn’t Marry You - Chapter 28

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Chapter 29

With her pink lips pursed and tiny fists clenched tight, Miela looked like an angry squirrel whose precious acorn had been stolen.

‘I told you not to provoke the Crown Prince.’

Leonhardt scolded inwardly for no reason.

However, Leonhardt’s lips were melting into a soft smile, finding Miela adorable for taking his side.

“Wh-who are you talking to right now?”

The young lady who had called Leonhardt a ‘monster’ asked, hoping she wasn’t the one Miela was pointing at.

His brave little squirrel boldly shouted.

“Obviously Lady Ashbern, who dared to say such, such harsh words to a member of the Imperial Family!”

Words like ‘monster’ didn’t hurt Leonhardt at all since he’d heard them so often.

However, Miela’s eyes kept reaching toward him as if she was terribly worried about Leonhardt.

Leonhardt felt emotionally satisfied and smiled languidly.

“But! Lady Ashbern wasn’t wr-wrong either! And what does it have to do with the Young Lady that you’re pressuring Lady Ashbern like this? Does being a Young Lady make you special?”

Lady Perington stood up resolutely, trembling slightly but still defending Lady Ashbern.

Lady Ashbern sent a moved gaze toward Lady Perington who was taking her side.

However, Lady Perington had another reason for helping Lady Ashbern despite overcoming Leonhardt’s intimidation.

Leonhardt twisted his lips upon seeing the jealousy in Lady Perington’s eyes.

‘She’s my Miela, who are you trying to pair her with.’

Even Prince Jeffrey was watching this way with an interested expression, so Leonhardt’s mood quickly sank.

‘Is there any need to wait longer? Should I just use my ability to crush them now?’

If he used his ability not just to twist the situation in his desired direction like before, but to overwhelm these impudent children, it wouldn’t end with just a few days of illness.

‘But it would be worth it.’

Leonhardt steeled his resolve, but the two princes who were sister-fools stepped forward first.

“Is that the official opinion of House of Perington?”

“Wow, everyone heard that, right? All of you are witnesses to the crime of insulting the Imperial Family.”

Lionel and Lester stood side by side as if guarding Miela.

The princes at this point had no particular interest in Leonhardt, so their intervention was purely to help Miela.

They probably didn’t like Lady Perington pressuring Miela.

‘Ah, those two were here too.’

Though their relationship became somewhat strained after he married Miela, they worked very well together when it came to matters involving Miela.

Leonhardt stopped using his ability for now.

When he stopped forcibly drawing out his ability that hadn’t fully awakened yet, his vision briefly spun from the backlash, but it was bearable.

However, Miela looked worried upon seeing his momentarily pale complexion.

‘I’m going to be treated like a fragile baby rabbit again.’

Leonhardt smiled to show he was fine.

While the two exchanged glances, the two princes smoothly drove the atmosphere forward.

“I’ll inform Father and raise this as an official issue.”

Lionel’s words, who had already been designated as heir and was gradually getting involved in the Ducal House’s affairs, couldn’t be dismissed as mere bluffing.

Prince Jeffrey, who had been watching this way with cruel interest like tearing off dragonfly wings, frowned in annoyance then relaxed, while Lady Perington and Lady Ashbern’s faces turned pale.

That was natural since the Imperial Court had never officially announced that Leonhardt was cursed.

Since the official position was merely that he was weak and recuperating, if this matter became public, those who had been rude to Leonhardt today would be punished for insulting the Imperial Family, even if lightly.

‘And this happened at Prince Jeffrey’s birthday party.’

Lady Perington, growing anxious, looked around as if searching for someone to take her side.

“But it seems there were several more people who insulted the Imperial Family besides Lady Perington and Lady Ashbern.”

When Lester looked around with exaggerated movements as if warning, those who had added a word or two shrank their necks like turtles.

Including those who had made eye contact with Lady Perington and were considering whether to help her.

When the atmosphere wasn’t flowing as desired, Prince Jeffrey, who had maintained silence, opened his mouth.

“Now, aren’t you reacting too harshly to young ladies’ mistakes?”

Prince Jeffrey shrugged lightly as if concerned about the serious atmosphere, pretending to be a thoughtful host.

‘When was it that he was twisting his expression like a demon because things weren’t going his way.’

That wasn’t the only thing funny about Prince Jeffrey’s pretense.

Miela, who had been looking at Prince Jeffrey with almost the same expression as Leonhardt, turned to look at him and made a disgusted face.

‘How cute.’

Leonhardt clenched his fist hard to control his expression that was about to crumble instinctively.

Every time he felt the time that only he and Miela shared, his heart felt warm.

‘Though it’s a bit awkward that it involves Prince Jeffrey.’

While Leonhardt was immersed in wistful emotion, Lionel and Lester dealt with Prince Jeffrey instead.

“To forgive the young lady who called our young brother a monster, Your Highness truly has a tender heart.”

Lionel, who was as skilled at pretense as Prince Jeffrey, spoke as if pitying him.

He had called Leonhardt his brother and even treated Prince Jeffrey as a weak person.

Though Lionel’s words weren’t enough to unmask Prince Jeffrey, they were sufficient to upset him.

Prince Jeffrey’s picture-perfect smile cooled slightly.

Lionel, who was quick-witted enough to immediately notice Prince Jeffrey’s displeasure, drove the point home as if offering loyal advice.

“But if you just leave those who dared insult the Prince, it will damage the Imperial Court’s dignity.”

For Prince Jeffrey, it was a dilemma.

‘Lionel mentioned the Imperial Court’s dignity, so I can’t just let this pass, but I also can’t let go of Lady Perington, who’s my greatest ally.’

What Prince Jeffrey ultimately chose was muddying the waters.

“The Imperial Court’s dignity isn’t so light that it would be damaged by children’s verbal mistakes. And the young ladies must be reflecting too. Right?”

Prince Jeffrey’s gaze reached Lady Perington and Lady Ashbern in turn.

Though they had acted boldly trusting in the Crown Prince’s authority, as children of high nobles invited to Prince Jeffrey’s birthday party, they weren’t completely unable to read the situation.

“I made a verbal mistake. Your Highness the Prince.”

“Please forgive me.”

The two stammered out apologies to Leonhardt.

“Lady Perington should also apologize to Miela!”

“Since the young lady acted wrongly then had the audacity to confront Miela!”

At Lester and Lionel’s words, Lady Perington recited an apology with a disgusted expression.

“I’ll also apologize to Young Lady Roderick.”

Lionel and Lester had cold sides when it came to people outside their family.

Since Miela had only helped defend Leonhardt rather than stepping forward for him, they were satisfied with this much and withdrew.

Without the Roderick princes, no one at this gathering would dare oppose Prince Jeffrey.

Prince Jeffrey seized the opportunity to force forgiveness from Leonhardt.

“Now, you should accept the apology. Leon?”

Miela’s burning gaze touched Leonhardt’s cheek.

It was a look that could be interpreted as roughly ‘Don’t even think about just letting this slide!’

‘As my wife wishes.’

After Leonhardt sent Miela a subtle glance meaning he understood, he opened his mouth.

“Yes, yes! I’ll accept the apology. So please don’t impose too harsh a punishment, big brother.”

Leonhardt’s pronunciation, which had been stammering like a frightened child, became surprisingly clear at the ‘big brother’ part.

At the same time, Leonhardt made eye contact with Prince Jeffrey and used his ability.

‘Ugh.’

Using his ability on Prince Jeffrey, who had divine blood even if not awakened, brought up a metallic taste of blood.

However, seeing Prince Jeffrey’s expression of feeling overwhelmed by him, who appeared to be trembling in fear, made it bearable.

‘I wonder if this is enough?’

Leonhardt looked at Prince Jeffrey’s face, which had turned even paler than his own, and raised his lips in satisfaction.

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